How to get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill by bus and train?

From West Melbourne to Forest Hill by bus and train

To get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 765 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Melbourne to Forest Hill by bus and train via SUNBURY, LILYDALE and 765

To get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 765 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Melbourne to Forest Hill

The distance between West Melbourne, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 24.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Melbourne to Forest Hill by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to West Melbourne

West Melbourne is located at West Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne).

Bus stations close to West Melbourne:

  • North Melbourne Station/Dryburgh St (West Melbourne)
  • Stawell St/Dynon Rd (West Melbourne)
  • Dryburgh St/Spencer St (West Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Melbourne to Forest Hill by bus and train via SUNBURY, LILYDALE and 765

To get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 765 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from North Melbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Melbourne
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Melbourne to Forest Hill?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • Is there a direct train between West Melbourne and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near West Melbourne to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from West Melbourne to Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Melbourne and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Melbourne to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near West Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Melbourne and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from West Melbourne to Forest Hill?

    The ride from West Melbourne to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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